London Eye is one of the iconic spots in London which was opened in March 2000. This wheel of London Eye signifies the turning of the century. The wheel weighs 2100 tones and is 135m/443ft high. The wheel features 32 capsules traveling gently at a speed of 26cm per second accommodating up to 20 passengers. This is one of the UK’s most popular and highly visited London attraction and since its opening for eight years; over twenty million visitors have enjoyed the unparalleled views of this famous London attraction. Moreover, various special packages are available especially for tourists who love to visit this ultimate attraction.
The structure of this giant wheel was designed by David Marks and Julia Barfield, however, this construction idea was submitted by them as a part of a competition in order to design a new landmark for London. The construction of this wheel took more than a year. A complete turn of London Eye takes around 30 minutes and many other famous landmarks are quiet clearly visible which includes Buckingham Palace, Houses of Parliament and St. Paul’s Cathedral. Visiting this amazing landmark in London is one of the most ultimate things to do in London. Around 10,000 visitors come every day to visit this unique attraction.
Opening Timings:
London Eye is closed during maintenance period and on Christmas Day. The opening timings are as follows:
May and June: Daily from 10.00am - 9.00pm
July and August: Daily from 10.00am - 9.30pm
September: Daily from 10.00am - 9.00pm
October to April: Daily from 10.00am - 8.00pm
London Eye is the best option for those who want to get great panoramic views of the capital city.
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